About EGIYE

EGIYE (এগিয়ে), meaning β€œmoving forward,” is the first of it’s kind women-led leadership development platform connecting Bangladeshi women across Bangladesh and the diaspora through mentorship, leadership training, and professional development.

We address a critical gap: while more women are entering professional roles, access to trusted mentors, senior guidance, and leadership pathways remains limited. EGIYE connects early- and mid-career women with experienced mentors through a structured, human-curated model designed to build confidence, clarity, and leadership capacity.

Beyond individual mentoring, EGIYE partners with organisations to develop and retain women leaders through tailored leadership training and professional development initiatives.

Our philosophy is simple: depth over speed, trust over transactions, and relationships over scale. EGIYE starts with mentoringβ€”and grows with intention.

Why EGIYE exists

Many talented Bangladeshi women move forward without access to senior perspective, trusted conversation, or structured support.

EGIYE exists to change that - by creating space for women to reflect, grow and step into leadership with intention.

Who EGIYE is for

EGIYE is for early- to mid-career Bangladeshi women who are ready to invest in their growth.

This is for you if you are:

  • Ambitious, but seeking greater clarity in your direction

  • Open to reflection and meaningful conversation

  • Ready to grow with intention

  • Looking for guidance from women who have walked similar paths

You do not need to have everything figured out. You only need the willingness to engage.

The EGIYE Mentorship Experience

  • Format: One-to-one mentoring with a carefully matched senior leader

  • Duration: 6 months (Private)

  • Engagement: Two 60-minute sessions per month

  • Matching: Thoughtful alignment based on goals, background, and aspirations

  • Structure: A clear framework with flexibility for real, meaningful conversations

You will be supported to reflect deeply, set meaningful goals, and navigate both professional and personal growth.

What you’ll gain

A stronger sense of confidence in your voice

Greater clarity in your career direction and decisions

Guidance from women who have walked the path before you

Space to reflect, think and grow intentionally

A community that supports your leadership journey


This is not about quick fixes. It is about building confidence that lasts.

EGIYE Mentees are women who:

Take ownership of their growth

Show up consistently

Are open to honest feedback

Value reflection and conversation

What support you’ll receive

  • A structured onboarding journey

  • Thoughtful mentor matching

  • Guidance on how to make the most of mentoring

  • Ongoing connection within the EGIYE community

  • A respectful, confidential space for honest conversation

You will be supported throughout your journey β€” with the expectation that you show up with
commitment and intention.

Joining EGIYE

We take care in building each cohort.

All mentees go through a thoughtful application and review process to ensure alignment, commitment, and quality.

If you are ready to grow with intention and accountability, we would love to hear from you.

EGIYE provides the following structured mentoring experience designed to support meaningful growth.

Private Mentorship (Limited spots): 1:1 | Deep, personalised growth

A personal and focused mentoring journey. This is for women who are ready to go deeper β€” with dedicated guidance, reflection, and clarity.

Duration: 6 months

What this includes:

  • 1:1 mentor matching

  • Tailored guidance and support

  • Deeper reflection and leadership development

  • Tools/ resources to support mentoring sessions

  • Priority access to EGIYE networking events, webinars and seminars

Investment: BDT 19,999
Early bird price until Nov 15, 2026: BDT 16,999

Monthly payment options available - details provided upon request

You don’t need to have everything figured out.
You just need to be ready to begin.


πŸ‘‰Apply to join EGIYE cohort:
Jan to Jun 2027